Keeping you in the loop on products and deals you may not have heard about.

January 28, 2013

Happy Monday everyone! Outside my window is a cold and wintry day, but "Hot Deals" is always hot, so enjoy! Send your feedback on this issue directly to me at: khuston@asicentral.com. It may be published in a future issue of Advantages magazine. For free information on products featured in Advantages, click here: www.advantagesinfo.com. Kathy
Huston, editor

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In this episode of The Joe Show, Managing Editor Joe Haley showcases several products that are perfect for spring break promotions. Looking for a unique tote bag to pitch to resorts or travel agencies? Searching for the latest in flip-flop fashion? Want the scoop on the shot glass everyone will be talking about this year? Check out the video.

Scrub-a-DubThe Pitch: If you're looking for a morefashionable take on the typical scrubsfor your health care clients,Michaels LA Fashion Inc. (asi/71054) has got you covered. The
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top features a smocked round neckline, a front tie for adjustable shape, patch pockets, and side vents and comes in the Kindness & Caring pattern. It's made from cotton/spandex and pricing starts at: one; $24.99-W. My writing here doesn't do it justice, so check it out: http://www.medicaluniformsplace.com/. The Bottom Line: To your health.

Put a Cork in ItThe Pitch: This is a cute new product from The Magnet Group (asi/68507): a 7 x 4 ¾ magnetic cork board. This is great for all types of promotions because, after all, everyone has a fridge. Push pins are not included. It's also made in the USA. Pricing starts at: 25; $4.90-R. Click here: http://themagnetgroup.com/. The Bottom Line: Pin-up star.

It Gives Me PawsThe Pitch: Have you seen the new Paws-N-Claws drawstring bags from Vitronic Promotional Group (asi/93990)? So adorable, as my mom would say (she says everything's adorable even me). They are made of 210 denier polyester and feature exclusive copyrighted designs in various animal prints with fun 3D features. These are perfect for schools, day-care centers and camps. Pricing starts at: 250; $4.78-R. Check out these cuties here: http://www.vitronicpromotional.com/. The Bottom Line: Animal instincts.

Surf's UpThe Pitch: Hang 10 with the wooden surfboard-shaped bookmark with beads from Pinnacle Designs (asi/78140). Obviously, pitch this to surf shops, but also suggest it for competitions and travel destinations. It's a great idea for summer promos for book shops too. Pricing starts at: 300; $4.30-P. Click here: http://www.pinnacledesigns.com/. The Bottom Line: Ride the wave.